We Belong Here Festival Announces Stacked Brooklyn Lineup

Above & Beyond, Eli Brown, KX5 and more to perform at multi-stage event in June

Mar. 13, 2026 at 5:09am

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We Belong Here, a new multi-stage electronic music festival, has unveiled the lineup for its inaugural event taking place June 19-21 at the Brooklyn Army Terminal waterfront. The festival will feature performances from top acts like Above & Beyond, Eli Brown, KX5 (the collaboration of Kaskade and deadmau5), Lane 8 b2b Sultan + Shepard, and more across two stages.

Why it matters

The We Belong Here festival represents a major new addition to New York City's electronic music scene, bringing a diverse array of global dance music talent to the Brooklyn waterfront. The event's focus on community, intentional design, and music discovery aligns with the city's rich history of underground dance culture.

The details

The festival's signature 360 stage will be set against a backdrop of stunning city views, while a second stage will feature daily takeovers from influential New York-based underground collectives and labels. In addition to the music, the event will expand its partnership with Smorgasburg to provide an enhanced culinary experience for attendees.

  • Presale tickets will be available on Thursday, March 19 at 12 PM ET.
  • Public on-sale begins on Friday, March 20 at 12 PM ET.
  • The We Belong Here festival will take place from June 19-21, 2026.

The players

We Belong Here

The organizers of the new multi-stage electronic music festival taking place in Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Army Terminal

The waterfront venue hosting the We Belong Here festival, offering a unique blend of industrial history, open-air space, and skyline views.

Smorgasburg

The official food partner of the We Belong Here festival, curating an expanded culinary experience with local New York vendors.

Charles Hochfelder

The co-founder of We Belong Here, who discussed the festival's vision of community, intentional design, and music discovery.

Kaskade

One half of the acclaimed dance music duo KX5, which will make its New York debut at the We Belong Here festival.

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What they’re saying

“The response to last year's Brooklyn and Central Park events showed us how hungry this city is for a festival experience built on community, intentional design, and music discovery.”

— Charles Hochfelder, Co-Founder of We Belong Here (edmtunes.com)

“With the extra space at Brooklyn Army Terminal, we're able to bring that vision to life across multiple stages, bringing together some of our favorite global artists, while providing a platform to the local crews and collectives that make New York's dance music scene so incredible”

— Charles Hochfelder, Co-Founder of We Belong Here (edmtunes.com)

What’s next

Presale tickets for the We Belong Here festival will go on sale on Thursday, March 19 at 12 PM ET, with a public on-sale beginning the following day, March 20, at 12 PM ET.

The takeaway

The We Belong Here festival represents an exciting new addition to New York City's vibrant electronic music landscape, blending world-class talent with a focus on community, design, and supporting the local underground scene.